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PODCAST: Pioneering hybrid modular construction system to tackle the housing crisis
Can a mix of modular construction systems and panelized solutions be the key to solving the UK's housing crisis? DJ, co-founder and COO of Sano, a UK-based team of innovators dedicated to rethinking the possibilities of housing technologies, believes they can.
ICE launch survey into carbon impact of preparatory works
The Institute of Civil Engineers has launched a survey amongst its members to analyse the carbon impact of its enabling infrastructure works.
Affordability amid uncertainty: Robust cost management in the residential sector
Bradley Harrison, associate director and cost manager at EDGE discusses how to find balance and prioritise the important factors in cost management.
Actis encourages post A-level and GCSE students to consider careers in...
Students digesting their A level and GCSE results this summer are being encouraged to consider pursuing a career in construction by insulation specialist Actis.
Why releasing green belt land in medium-sized cities could help hit...
Ben Standing, planning and environmental law specialist at Browne Jacobson, discusses how cities and green belt land can accommodate homes.
SMEs need to be winners post-election, says LHC’s Clive Feeney
Clive Feeney, LHC Group managing director, assesses the obstacles to SMEs winning work in the public sector and how to overcome them.
Student accommodation – a housing crisis help or hindrance?
Jenny Keen, planning director at Marron, explores how the UK's growing demand for student accommodation could help- or hinder- tackling the housing crisis.
The future of construction: Are Labour’s pledges more fantasy than fact?
EN:Build's Richard Greenwood believes that Labour’s pledges to the construction industry must be followed with a sure plan of action- and soon.
Getting to grips with building safety to meet housebuilding targets
Labour will need to address the confusion of the building safety regime, writes Charis Beverton, partner at Winckworth Sherwood.
Receiving the green light to build on the grey belt
Labour’s targets are welcome in the housebuilding industry, but incentives are required to build on the grey belt, writes Richard Nowell.
Insulation specialist Actis welcomes King’s speech commitment to ‘invest in skills’
Insulation specialist Actis has welcomed the Skills England Bill announced in the King's speech, saying it hopes it will help address a severe labour shortage in the construction industry and pave the way towards creating the homes the government plans to deliver over the coming five years.
CEO of Property Care Association, Sarah Garry, joins CITB council
The CEO of the Property Care Association, Sarah Garry, has joined the CITB Nations Council (England) as an employer member.
Hill Group financial accounts surpass £1bn in 2023
The Hill Group have released their financial accounts for 2023, detailing another year of record performance and surpassing £1bn revenues.
A tale of three cities: How architecture can save the Olympic...
Bidding for and hosting the Olympic Games comes with a massive cost – and too often, facilities have faced an uncertain future once the flame has gone out. However, writes Roderick Bates of Chaos, London, Tokyo and Paris show that with careful architectural planning and technology, the Games can deliver long-term economic, environmental and social impacts.
King’s Speech wins cautiously positive review from construction industry
With King Charles opening the first Labour government in 14 years, the construction industry offers their thoughts.
Housing targets and economic growth key focus of King’s Speech
Prime minister Keir Starmer placed the economy at the forefront of his first King's Speech today, with policy reforms geared towards encouraging growth.
Hampshire smart town pulled, plans deemed ‘not viable’
Plans for a smart town with 1,500 homes within the New Forest National Park, Hampshire have been scrapped, with the plan described as no longer "viable".
Monthly construction output gains 1.9% bump from warm weather
The latest ONS figures show that an increase in new work and repair and maintenance, anecdotally attributed to good weather, boosted construction output in May 2024.
Delivering on ambitious housing policies
Labour’s landslide victory provides the new government with the political capital needed to push through the ambitious housing policies outlined in their manifesto.
Construction industry reacts to historic Labour win
With a majority of 85 seats and counting, Labour will lead the next government, with Sir Keir Starmer becoming prime minister.
What does the Labour manifesto promise for UK construction?
Curious about what Labour's 400+ seat victory means for UK construction? PBC Today recaps the key points from the Labour manifesto.
General Election 2024: What each party promise means for UK construction
Wondering what the Conservatives, Labour and the Lib Dems have said on construction topics in their manifestos? PBC Today's roundup gives you the lowdown on 2024 election promises.
Multiple green belt areas at risk of building expansion in the...
New study reveals Guildford’s green belt is most likely to be prioritised for building work after the election, as housebuilding in the area increases by 80%.
Sheffield’s SuDS project reduces flood risk at Manor Fields Park
The SuDS project, designed to ease pressure on Sheffield’s watercourse and sewer network, will reduce the flow of water in Manor Fields Park’s Kirkbridge Dyke when there is increased water flow.
Consumers willing to spend more than £21,000 on a smart home
Samsung BNB Integrated Offering’s Smart Home Buyer Index 2024 revealed that 79% of people surveyed said that they want a smart home.
What does the future of modular construction look like?
In 2022, Des Duddy of Protrade predicted a golden year for modular and offsite – but the promising picture has largely failed to materialise. Despite the setbacks, he explains why he believes the sector still has a big role to play in solving some of construction’s biggest challenges.